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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.93, 2,360.33 and 1,428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.93, 2,360.33 and 1,428.76 is: 1,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.93 : 2,360.33 = 1,428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.93/2,360.33 = 1,428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.93x = 2,360.33 × 1,428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.93x = 3,372,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,341.52/1,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.90

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